IPOH, June 12 -- While many new malls across Malaysia struggle to attract visitors, Ipoh's Yik Fong Complex is enjoying a nostalgic revival, thanks to the return of retro arcade games that are pulling in a younger crowd.

Opened in 1983, Yik Fong Complex has outlasted several iconic shopping landmarks in Ipoh, including Super Kinta, Emporium Perak, Crescendo, and the Yau Tet Shin Bazaar.

However, the rise of modern malls like Ipoh Parade and Aeon Mall saw the complex's popularity wane among locals.

In recent years, Yik Fong has been informally dubbed "Plaza Low Yat Ipoh" due to its reputation as a hub for electronics and IT products. This niche attracted mostly foreign customers with its competitive prices.

But the December 2023 launch...